Phoenix Center for the Arts is proud to announce the fourth annual Phoenix Festival of the Arts, presented by Portland on the Park. This year’s event will expand to take place on the east side of Margaret T. Hance Park and surrounding streets (Moreland and 2nd Street), on December 11-13, 2015. Hours vary by day.

More than one hundred art vendors and cultural organizations are scheduled to participate in this year’s Festival. It’s a perfect time to connect with the community and shop for holiday gifts. Festivalgoers will also be able to enjoy delicious local food truck cuisine and top-notch music performances taking place throughout the Festival.

Those wishing to express their inner artist can get their feet wet with the Phoenix Mural Project, a hands-on community art project organized by acclaimed local muralist, Hugo Medina. The Phoenix Mural Project has become a signature component of the Festival and allows community members to paint and create alongside professional local artists. This year’s mural project is sponsored by new adjacent development, en Hance Park.

Looking for some delicious grub? Look no further! Phoenix Festival of the Arts features some of the best food trucks in town. Sit back, relax, and catch some tunes at the Festival’s beer and wine garden presented by Hensley Beverage Company.

Festival entertainment, sponsored by Clean Air Cab, will include performances by local bands and solo artists, dance and hip-hop ensembles, spoken word poets, choral groups, and more. Lineup will be announced soon.

Event Highlights: Three days of live arts festivities – 100+ arts and cultural exhibitors! Plus a hands-on community mural, food trucks, live entertainment, a beer & wine garden, a Family Zone play area and more.

Phoenix Arts & Culture Directory: This take-home guide to all things arts & culture in Phoenix will feature information on the participating arts and cultural organizations. 5,000 will be handed out at the Festival…for free!

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